Opinion
Motion No: M-6218
01-03-2017
In the Matter of a Proceeding Under Article 70 of the CPLR for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, The Nonhuman Rights Project, Inc., on behalf of Tommy, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Patrick C. Lavery, etc., et al., Respondents-Respondents.
Richard L. Cupp, Jr., Pepperdine University School of Law, Amicus Curiae.
An appeal having been taken from the order of the Supreme Court, New York County, entered on or about July 8, 2016, and said appeals having been perfected, And, petitioner-appellant having moved for leave to file a brief in response to the amicus curiae brief filed by Richard L. Cupp, Jr., Pepperdine University School of Law in connection with the aforesaid appeal, Now, upon reading and filing the papers with respect to the motion, and due deliberation having been had thereon, it is Ordered that the motion is denied.
ENTERED: January 3, 2017
_____________________ CLERK
PRESENT: Hon. Peter Tom, Justice Presiding, Rosalyn H. Richter David B. Saxe Judith J. Gische Ellen Gesmer, Justices
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